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After suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the semi-final of T20 World Cup 2022, Team India is set for another limited-overs series against New Zealand, starting from November 18. The India tour of New Zealand will have 3 T20Is followed by 3 ODIs. 

BCCI have given the senior players rest after a hectic T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya has been given the responsibility to lead the young side in the absence of Rohit Sharma. 

Ahead of the start of the series, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Indian skipper Hardik Pandya were together for a photoshoot with the trophy. The video from behind the photoshoot now has surfaced where it was shown how difficult it was to complete the photoshoot in the strong wind. 

The video also showed Kane Williamson's quick reflexes as he grabbed the trophy with one hand while it was falling due to strong wind. 

Watch the video here:

Meanwhile, a lot of fresh faces will be seen in the limited overs series. While Umran Mallik has make a comeback in the squad, Washington Sundar has been recalled after he regained full fitness. 

The ODI team will be led by Shikhar Dhawan. Kuldeep Sen will be one of the four quicks in the squad alongside Malik, Arshdeep and Deepak Chahar.